South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Size
| Study Period | 2015 - 2026 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2020 |
| Market Volume (2024) | 642.29 Million Liters |
| Market Volume (2026) | 678.94 Million Liters |
| CAGR (2024 - 2026) | 2.81 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
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South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Analysis
The South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is estimated at 642.29 Million Liters in 2024, and is expected to reach 678.94 Million Liters by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 2.81% during the forecast period (2024-2026).
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil is the leading product type in South America due to high volume requirements and shorter drain intervals as it has high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
- Fastest Segment by Product Type - Greases : The increasing production of motor vehicles in South America, combined with the recovering annual travel rates, is likely to boost the demand for greases in the coming years.
- Largest Country Market - Brazil : Brazil has the highest proportion of passenger cars among all South American countries, making it the largest consumer of passenger vehicle lubricants in the region.
- Fastest Growing Country Market - Colombia : The presence of an older passenger vehicle fleet and the potential expansion in new vehicle sales are likely to augment the Colombian passenger vehicle lubricants market.
South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market according to our research experts:
Largest Segment By Product Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Engine Oils</span>
- During 2015-2019, lubricant consumption in the South American passenger vehicle (PV) sector increased at a CAGR of 1.36%. Engine oil was the dominating lubricant product type in this sector, which accounted for a share of nearly 78% in lubricant consumption of this sector in 2020. Engine oil is followed by transmission oils, which accounted for 14.2% of the lubricant consumption in 2020.
- In 2020, post the COVID-19 outbreak, the usage of passenger cars significantly dropped due to the restrictions put in place as a response to the pandemic. As a result, automotive lubricant consumption in this sector fell by nearly 9.53%, in comparison to 2019.
- The expected recovery in production and sales of new passenger vehicles is likely to drive the lubricant consumption in this sector. As a result, PV lubricant consumption is likely to register a CAGR of 2.58% during 2021-2026.
Largest Country : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Brazil</span>
- In the South American region, passenger vehicle (PV) lubricant consumption is the highest in Brazil, followed by Argentina and Colombia. In 2020, Brazil accounted for 64.6% of the total PV lubricant consumption in the region, whereas Argentina and Colombia accounted for a share of 10% and 3.9%, respectively.
- In 2020, the reduced usage of the passenger vehicle fleet after the COVID-19 outbreak negatively affected the PV lubricant consumption across the region. Argentina was the most affected as it witnessed a 15.08% drop in consumption during 2019-2020, followed by Colombia, which witnessed an 11.6% drop.
- During 2021-2026, Colombia is likely to be the fastest-growing PV lubricant market, as the consumption is likely to register a CAGR of 4.73%, followed by Brazil and Argentina, which are expected to witness a CAGR of 3.25% and 2.43%, respectively.
South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Overview
The South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 57.88%. The major players in this market are ExxonMobil Corporation, Iconic Lubrificantes, Petrobras, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Terpel (sorted alphabetically).
South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Leaders
ExxonMobil Corporation
Iconic Lubrificantes
Petrobras
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
Terpel
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market News
- October 2021: Ipiranga stations in Brazil began offering Texaco lubricants, a brand long recommended by major automakers in Brazil and worldwide, over the whole network.
- July 2021: Gulf Oil reached the 80 service station mark in Argentina through which it sells its lubricant products to its customers.
- June 2021: YPF partnered with the GM company to supply YPF INFINIA fuels and ACDELCO lubricants for the Chevrolet brand in Argentina.
South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Report - Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary & Key Findings
2. Introduction
2.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
2.2 Scope of the Study
2.3 Research Methodology
3. Key Industry Trends
3.1 Automotive Industry Trends
3.2 Regulatory Framework
3.3 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
4. Market Segmentation
4.1 By Product Type
4.1.1 Engine Oils
4.1.2 Greases
4.1.3 Hydraulic Fluids
4.1.4 Transmission & Gear Oils
4.2 By Country
4.2.1 Argentina
4.2.2 Brazil
4.2.3 Colombia
4.2.4 Rest of South America
5. Competitive Landscape
5.1 Key Strategic Moves
5.2 Market Share Analysis
5.3 Company Profiles
5.3.1 Chevron Corporation
5.3.2 ExxonMobil Corporation
5.3.3 Gulf Oil International
5.3.4 Iconic Lubrificantes
5.3.5 Petrobras
5.3.6 PETRONAS Lubricants International
5.3.7 Royal Dutch Shell Plc
5.3.8 Terpel
5.3.9 TotalEnergies
5.3.10 YPF
6. Appendix
6.1 Appendix-1 References
6.2 Appendix-2 List of Tables & Figures
7. Key Strategic Questions for Lubricants CEOs
South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Segmentation
| By Product Type | |
| Engine Oils | |
| Greases | |
| Hydraulic Fluids | |
| Transmission & Gear Oils |
| By Country | |
| Argentina | |
| Brazil | |
| Colombia | |
| Rest of South America |
South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Research FAQs
How big is the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market?
The South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 642.29 million Liters in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.81% to reach 678.94 million Liters by 2026.
What is the current South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size?
In 2024, the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 642.29 million Liters.
Who are the key players in South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market?
ExxonMobil Corporation, Iconic Lubrificantes, Petrobras, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Terpel are the major companies operating in the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market.
Which segment has the biggest share in the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market?
In the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market, the Engine Oils segment accounts for the largest share by product type.
Which country has the biggest share in the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market?
In 2024, Brazil accounts for the largest share by country in the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market.
What years does this South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size was estimated at 626.11 million Liters. The report covers the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size for years: 2024, 2025 and 2026.
South America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Report
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